| Stop The Clock |
| Of all the hormones, perhaps the most noticeable effects on the skin come from declining oestrogen levels around menopause. This group of hormones keeps the skin soft. hydrated and plump. |
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| Race You To Goal! (Part 2) - Five steps to success |
| If you think you’re ready to run now, there's a 5K race in Edinburgh's scenic city centre on 26 May. The event welcomes beginners and children. and also includes a handbike and wheelchair section. Visit edinburgh-marathon.conn for details. |
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| Good, Better Breasts? |
| The Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) scandal has ignited fresh debate over the safety of silicone implants. This is not the first scare of its kind, and it surely won’t be the last. |
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| Directions to Paradise |
| Total relaxation is the ultimate. That’s the moment when one becomes a buddha. That is the moment of realisation, enlightenment, christ-consciousness. You cannot be totally relaxed right now. At the innermost core a tension will persist. |
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| Awaken To The Power Of Your Thoughts |
| Often times, we pay scant attention to our thoughts. We say, after all, it was but a thought. We must never forget that thoughts are things, thoughts are forces, and thoughts are the building blocks of life. |
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| Pregnancy : Traveling During Pregnancy, Dealing with Sleep Problems, Ideal Exercise |
| Even if you’ve had a sedentary lifestyle until now, you can safely start an exercise program during pregnancy—just check with your doctor before you get going. Not only will exercise help you maintain a healthy weight, but it will also promote restful sleep, encourage circulation and elimination, reduce tension, and get your feel-good endorphins flowing. |
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| Pregnancy : Perfect Pregnancy Snacks |
| Not only does your blood sugar have a tendency to dip and soar during pregnancy, leaving you feeling tired and lethargic, but your body needs regular refueling to keep up with the demands placed upon it. |
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| When The Big C Hits Small Fry (Part 4) - Coping strategies |
| The ordeal of being diagnosed with cancer and the intensity of the treatment are overwhelming to the child and family. It is difficult to maintain a sense of normality for the child, what with frequent hospitalization and treatments. |
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| When The Big C Hits Small Fry (Part 1) - Blood cancer |
| Blood cancer (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) White Blood Cells develop in the stem cells in the bone marrow. When this development goes berserk, pieces of chromosomes get rearranged so that affected cells multiply uncontrollably and become cancerous. |
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| Take A Good Shot... Or Two (Part 2) - A few good shots |
| A single dose vaccine can be given if there is an outbreak, although the effect lasts for only a few months. Hepatitis A is a food based infection which affects the liver and is marked by jaundice (yellowing) and pain. |
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| Take A Good Shot... Or Two (Part 1) |
| Vaccinations aren’t only for babies and toddlers according to a strict schedule, booster doses, eta! Adults need them too. Depending on your circumstances, your age, health history, childhood vaccinations, occupation and travel plans, you may be advised to have certain immunization shots. Here’s a handy guide. |
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| Producing Results |
| For a couple of months Raja tried to do it on his own. He cut down on his intake, went for daily walks. The 3 kilos he dropped proved to be a pinprick on his 123-kilo frame. |
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| Interesting discoveries on baby's kicks |
| All future moms want to feel the first kicks of their babies. It is an interesting feeling and evidence showing that the babies still develop healthily in their bellies. |
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| Postures for pregnant women to have a sound sleep |
| Turning the body and lying comfortably in the bed may be one of the biggest wishes of pregnant women, especially when they want to lie prostrate or supine since both postures cause problems for them. |
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| Pregnancy : Nutrition During Pregnancy |
| A healthy diet not only helps ensure that your baby gets all the nutrients he needs for optimum growth and development, but it also minimizes the risk of pregnancy complications, and provides you with plenty of energy. |
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| Pregnancy : Budgeting for Baby, Your Basic Maternity Wardrobe |
| Early pregnancy is a great time to look closely at your financial situation and plan ahead. There’s no doubt that having a baby can be expensive, but with a little tweaking of the budget, and some prudent cuts, you can help to make sure that you are in a comfortably stable financial position to enjoy life as a parent. |
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| The A – Z Guide To A Healthier Happier You! (Part 4) |
| There is growing evidence of high levels of deficiency – around half of us have inadequate vitamin D levels and one in six is severely deficient during the winter months. Add in low levels being linked with diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, MS and cancer, and it’s no wonder that many of us are now taking a regular dose. |
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| The A – Z Guide To A Healthier Happier You! (Part 3) |
| For people who suffer from repeated bouts of depression, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can be transformative. MBCT combines meditation that involves being fully aware of what’s happening in the present moment without judging it, and cognitive therapy, which helps you change the way you see your life. |
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| The A – Z Guide To A Healthier Happier You! (Part 2) |
| The latest research suggests that fish oils may go beyond relieving joint pain and could actually slow down the progress of osteoarthritis. Bristol University researchers who gave omega 3 fatty acids to guinea pigs (an animal that naturally develops the disease) found that those treated with fish oil had a 50% reduction on disease. |
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| Sun Sea And Port! (Part 1) - Surfing, Tennis |
| Is sunbathing near the lifeguards the closest you have come to surfing? Make this the year you get more from your holiday, with uor insider summer sports tips to help you perform like a pro. |
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| Drop 5 lbs : 3 easy ways to save 100 calories in June |
| When it comes to weight loss, it’s not the diet itself that matters but the calories that count. A major new study has found that people following a low-fat or a low-carb diet are no more successful than those following other diets. |
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| Your Dream Team Workout |
| Tennis burns up to 200 calories per half hour- plus it is free, fun and a perfect excuse to round up your friends for a trip to the park. Do it on non- Zumba days so your are not knackered pre- class. Check out page 100 for our expert tips. |
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| The No Time No Gym Get Fit Plan (Part 3) |
| Adding toning moves and pushing yourself to work harder will help turn your walk into a total body workout. Try these simple additions to impove the toning effect. |
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| The No Time No Gym Get Fit Plan (Part 2) |
| For anyone reading this who feels the simply do not have 10 minutes- let alone half and hour- each day to set aside for walking, here is how to integrate the benegits into everyday life. |
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| The No Time No Gym Get Fit Plan (Part 1) |
| Stay healthy, lose weight and feel fantastic. If you saw all those claims on a bottle of pills you’d think it was too good to be true. But walking can deliver all these fantastic results- and so much more. Plus, it’s fun, easy to fit into your life and it’s free! |
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| Master Class - Laid Back (Part 3) |
| Anantasana requires complete mindful attention in order to maintain extension and stability. As you transition into the full pose, initiate and refine your physical adjustments slowly and remain poised, calm, and centered. |
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| Master Class - Laid Back (Part 2) |
| Plank pose will activate your abdominal and spinal muscles and engage your core strength. When done skillfully, this core support makes it possible to maintain the natural curves in your spine, which will help keep you stable in Anantasana. |
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| Master Class - Laid Back (Part 1) |
| Any number of things can pull you off balance. If you lose your focus, you might topple over, tweak your neck, or bruise your pride. Lose stability along your spine, slouch your back, or round your shoulders, and the pose collapses. |
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| Is A Holistic Hen Do For You? (Part 2) |
| Swapping cliched hen activities like pole- dancing or cocktail- making classes for music- video dance classes and healthy cookery lessona will get you a piece of the holistic action for a fraction of the price. |
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| Is A Holistic Hen Do For You? (Part 1) |
| If you think this all sounds suspiciously similar to the classic hen’s spa break, you would be wrong. Spending all weekend drifting about in a bathrobe seems, so, well, 2010, compared to the latest seriously body- honing hen breaks. |
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| Home Practice - Sitting Pretty |
| A steady flow practice is an excellent way to prepare the body and mind for seated meditation. Use the physical pose to prepare your spine, use your breath and the alignment points of each pose to calm and still your mind. |
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| Eat Better: Confused by food? |
| Want to keep your brain flexible and fit? New research says people who eat lots of fruit, vegetables and fish have better mental performance. Higher blood levels of vitamins B, C, D, E and omega-3 fatty acids were linked with higher scores in thinking and brain volume tests. |
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| Dr Oz's Weight-Loss Rules |
| The following pose activates your parasympathetic nervous system – the part that helps to relax and counter the stress response. Lie on the rug or mat, arms by your sides, and let your muscles melt into the floor. |
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| Ask Sarah: lost weight, vitamin D |
| Basically, weight loss cmes down to the balance between the number of calories you burn and the number you take in. if you and your friend eat exactly the same but she’s exercising more, she’ll lose more weight. |
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| 5 Ways To Improve Your Family's Health In May |
| Foods high in vitamin C help the body absorb the kind of iron found in chickpeas, leafy greens and other plants – so it’s especially important for vegetarians to combine lemone and other citrus fruits with their salad and veg portions. |
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| 12 Weeks To A Healthier Family (Part 1) |
| Last year, the Institute of Medicine in the US increased its recommendations for the first time since 1997. Kids and young adults need 400 IUs of vitamin D every day, up from 200 IUs. You can get this amount from supplements, or D-rich sources like milk. |
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